Corp Lab Assist I

Wells Enterprises • Le Mars, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Primarily responsible for the transport of finished product samples/raw materials from the production facilities to the Corporate Lab for analysis. Performs routine reagent preparation in compliance with the ISO 17025 regulatory standards and laboratory house-keeping duties.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Basic understanding of laboratory operations, techniques and procedures.
• Mathematical and computer skills.
• Effective teamwork and communication, both written and verbal skills.
• Attention to detail, process flow and accuracy.
• Customer service skills.
• Safely and effectively maintains lab equipment and follows regulatory processes.
• Ability to be versatile and cooperative.

Nice To Haves

• Some mechanical experience would be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves finished product samples from the ice cream plants daily, including retest samples from freezer. Unloads, sorts and places samples in appropriate location for testing.
• Collects re-pull samples from the SICF as needed. Includes printing appropriate paperwork, retrieving samples, labeling samples, unloading, sorting, and notifying appropriate personnel samples are ready for testing. Continually monitors requests to ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Performs various housekeeping duties in the laboratory on a daily, weekly, monthly basis to include but not limited to: waste disposal, cleaning sample carts and laboratory glassware/containers as needed.
• Prepares test dilution blanks according to Corporate Lab SOP’s, from calibration to sterilization.
• Performs daily checks including DI water checks, dilution blank volume checks, alkalinity monitoring, etc.
• Responsible for coordinating maintenance/upkeep of the laboratory van.
• Performs various laboratory housekeeping duties in the laboratory on a daily, weekly, monthly basis to ensure regulatory standards. Assists in restocking laboratory supplies and maintaining storeroom. Responsible for performing laboratory floor maintenance including spraying with disinfectants and mopping as needed.
• Drains and cleans water baths and performs routine maintenance to assure appropriate water circulation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO).
• Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED